Express News Quiz: Meftal scare, ‘Sam Bahadur’ & the Parthenon Marbles

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“When he was given the topic of the Opposition, he spoke. There is no prohibition in that, but I will definitely make some corrections in his topics…,” Yadav said.

CM in audience, Indore BJP mayor’s son makes fiery speech on govt ‘failures’

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The son of the mayor, Sanghamitra Bhargava, gave a bold speech denouncing the central government's policies, including the bullet train project and "Kavach" technology for rail safety. His bravery was praised by Congress leaders and Chief Minister, despite his father being a BJP leader. The Chief Minister promised to make changes to the topics given to him.

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